MAPPS members who wish to be considered for election to the MAPPS Board should submit their interest in writing directly to Mitch Long, Chair of the Nominations Committee, by May 31, 2018. Mitch can be contacted via email at: MLong@grwinc.com, or telephone using 859-223-3999 ext. 362.

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Brian Raber,President

Mark Brooks, President-Elect

Jim Van Rens, Director

General Board of Director Qualifications

When considering candidates, the Nominations Committee shall evaluate the following qualities in candidates for the MAPPS Board of Directors:

reflect and represent the broad range of member firms of MAPPS;

be senior executives in their firms (principals, owners or partners) with profit/loss and decision-making responsibilities;

has the management, resources and support of their firm to serve the entire Board term;

has the ability to attend required meetings and dedicate the time needed to fulfill the responsibilities of a Director (Summer, Winter, and Federal Programs/Capitol Hill Conferences, and Fall Board Retreat);

be experienced in the geospatial field, and recognized and respected by their professional peers;

be of a range of firm sizes in the membership; the various professional service disciplines; all geographic areas of the United States; gender; age; race; and other characteristics so that the Board in total is reflective of the diversity of the membership;

has management, business and political acumen;

be active in MAPPS and demonstrate commitment to the association by active meeting participation (speaker, committee member, political advocacy, sponsorship, PAC, excellence awards, etc.), and be knowledgeable about the association; and,

be from a firm (or family of firms with common ownership relationships) that has not recently been represented on the MAPPS Board so as to spread among the member firms an equitable opportunity to participate on the Board.

As mentioned, MAPPS members who are interested in serving the association as a member of the Board of Directors should advise Mitch Long of their interest in writing between May 4 and May 31, 2018. Along with a statement of interest, prospective Board members should include the following information:

Candidate's Name

Candidate's Firm

Brief (not more than two (2) pages) biographical sketch of the candidate to include education, experience, registrations/certifications, past participation in MAPPS activities including positions, leadership, political activity, and a statement as to why he/she desires to be a member of the MAPPS Board of Directors.

The 2018 Board of Directors Nomination Schedule is hereby established:

May 4 – Announcement of Nominations Committee members by MAPPS President and call for candidates for MAPPS Board of DirectorsMay 31 –Close of submissions to Nominations Committee June 29 – Nominations Committee slate announced (additional nominations may be made from the floor at the annual business meeting, if filed in advance) July 11 – Deadline for notifying President Raber of a nomination from the floor July 22-26 – Annual MAPPS Business Meeting and Election during the Summer Conference